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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list pre61-list); Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:15:21 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:15:21 -0400 (EDT) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: pre61-list digest users Reply-to: pre61-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: pre61-list Digest V2000 #52 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1948-1960 Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ pre61-list Digest Wed, 12 Apr 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 052 In This Issue: Radiator for 55 Re: F1 ID Re: Replacement radiator question Re: Radiator Info Parts for sale Re: F1 ID Re: Gas Tank Info ADMIN: Ford employee in Atlanta? Re: one more time . . . Re: Gas Tank Info radiators ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:37:02 -0400 From: Paul Subject: Radiator for 55 Another note on radiators: I installed in my 55 the same radiator which comes in, but not limited to, a 76 Ford F 250 pickup with auto & a/c. It is a "stock" item, available in regular and supercooler models, and has the hoses set up for a Ford engine (390 in my case) and has a auto trans cooler built in, of course. If you go this route you have to remove the stock bolt on radiator supports, 2 pieces which resemble inverted triangles, and then bolt this radiator to the core support. I believe on this application (I can't recall; have done 4 different rads on different trucks in 2 years) the bolt pattern might be a bit wider than the support, in which case I just extended one side with a couple pcs. of scrap flat metal. This is inexpensive, easy and, as I wanted, gave me a lower profile radiator (not nearly as tall as a stock unit), plus I used the 76 fan shroud to make it look "stock". Amazing how much a fan shroud helps the overall look! Paul G. All you have to do ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:46:23 -0700 From: Dan Wentz Subject: Re: F1 ID >On the plate both in the glove compartment and above the batt on the >firewall the ID number is: > > >98RC 236539 8 RC= half ton truck w/ V8. The first digit (9) indicates a 1949 model truck, but they used the 49 numbering through 50. Acccording to Bunn's 48-56 F Series book the numbers for 1950 started at 73088. Since you have 236539 you definitely have a 50. 1950 trucks can also be divided into "early" and "late". I don't know where in the production sequence they made the switch. Mine is a late 50 and it's #448668, but it was built near the end of the production year so that's not much help. You can tell from looking at the truck if it's a early or late 50. If the bed sides are raised with the bottom of the stake pockets tapered then you have an early 50 (looks like the 48-49 bed--and I think the planks in the bed are wider). If the bed sides are smooth and the stake pockets are cut square at the bottom then it's a late 50 (looks like a 51-up bed). You can also look at the engine for clues--if the distributor housing is aluminum it's a late 50, if it's cast iron then it's an early 50. There are other differences but those are the ones that I can think of off the top of my head. ~Dan 1950 F1 351C--50 years of sediment in the gas tank really does make a difference! 1998 Explorer--It didn't *feel* like I was going 80! Visit my Bonus Built 48-52 F Series Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.earthlink.net/~dwentz ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:52:42 -0700 From: Dan Wentz Subject: Re: Replacement radiator question Ken, If your original radiator is in good shape I'd continue using it. You already know it fits and it should have a large enough capacity to handle your 5.8. If the bungs don't line up with your water pump, or they're the wrong size, you can have them changed by a radiator shop pretty cheaply. ~Dan 1950 F1 351C--50 years of sediment in the gas tank really does make a difference! 1998 Explorer--It didn't *feel* like I was going 80! Visit my Bonus Built 48-52 F Series Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.earthlink.net/~dwentz ------------------------------ From: ken.kitchen lmco.com Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:41:05 -0600 Subject: Re: Radiator Info Thanks to all who provided responses. I have some good information and several different options to consider now. Ken Kitchen 55 F100 ------------------------------ From: Flathead52 aol.com Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:49:17 EDT Subject: Parts for sale I listed some stuff from a buddy's truck on ebay. HREF="http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewListedItem s&userid=flathead52&include=0&since=-1&sort=2&rows=25">eBay Seller List: flathead52 ------------------------------ From: JRFiero aol.com Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:41:36 EDT Subject: Re: F1 ID In a message dated 4/12/2000 2:48:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dwentz earthlink.net writes: > >On the plate both in the glove compartment and above the batt on the > >firewall the ID number is: > > > > > >98RC 236539 > > 8 RC= half ton truck w/ V8. The first digit (9) indicates a 1949 model > truck, but they used the 49 numbering through 50. They used that numbering format until September 1951. Then they went to the F1R1... format. Annoying, you can't figure it out without help from your Ford truck friends. ------------------------------ From: "Alan Akerstrom" Subject: Re: Gas Tank Info Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 21:37:25 -0400 Michell; Just curious about the '85 trooper tank; do you recall how many gallons that tank is, and what about fuel sender compatability. Did you have to do anything special to get the fuel gage to work? Did you use the stock gage? Also, do you have a fuel door cut into the left rear fender instead? Thanks a bunch! Alan Akerstrom, '56 wannabe (working on it!) -----Original Message----- From: pre61-list-bounce ford-trucks.com [mailto:pre61-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of MichellHC aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 11:21 AM To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [pre61-list] Re: Gas Tank Info The gas tank from a 85 Isuzu Trooper is a good fit. The frame rails have the same spacing as the 53 to 56 Ford trucks and the tank bolts directly to the frame rails, eliminating the hassle of straps. You do have to move the rear crossmember rearward about three to four inches, and make a notch in the top flange of the frame rail for the filler neck. I have one in my 56 and it made a very neat installation. I consider it much better than having one that fills through the bed of the truck. Less chance of getting a gas spill on a beautifully finished wood floor. Michelle Chelle's 56 Hauler ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 22:16:37 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: Ford employee in Atlanta? If anyone on the lists is a Ford employee in the Atlanta area, please contact me at kpayne ford-trucks.com. I'm hoping to arrange an FTE member tour of the Atlanta plant in July or August. Thanks, Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ From: "Byron Rosbrugh" Subject: Re: one more time . . . Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 21:36:05 -0500 Mike Bishop, the distance is 54 1/2 inches on F100 1956. -----Original Message----- From: Byron Rosbrugh [mailto:rosbrughb worldnet.att.net] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 9:44 PM To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com Subject: RE: [pre61-list] one more time . . . Have a 1956 f100, will get the dimension tomorrow, 4/11/00 and send asap. Byron -----Original Message----- From: pre61-list-bounce ford-trucks.com [mailto:pre61-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Mike Bishop Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 10:05 PM To: Ford Trucks Subject: [pre61-list] one more time . . . Would someone please help me with a dimension I need for a design project I'm working on. I need the center-to-center distance between the park lights on a '53-'56 F-100? When I asked last week for the similar dimensions on '51-'52 F-1 and '53-'56 F-100 the F-1 guys came through in a flash. Thanks--your response is much appreciated. I know it doesn't sound terribly important, but it could save me a two-hour trip down off the mountain and back, and enable me to have my 'ducks in a row' when I present my story. If there's an F-100 person out there who can help I'll be grateful. Thanks Mike ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ From: "Jack Wart" Subject: Re: Gas Tank Info Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 23:07:21 -0400 Where does the filler neck go. -----Original Message----- From: MichellHC aol.com To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 11:27 AM Subject: [pre61-list] Re: Gas Tank Info >The gas tank from a 85 Isuzu Trooper is a good fit. The frame rails have the >same spacing as the 53 to 56 Ford trucks and the tank bolts directly to the >frame rails, eliminating the hassle of straps. You do have to move the rear >crossmember rearward about three to four inches, and make a notch in the top >flange of the frame rail for the filler neck. I have one in my 56 and it made >a very neat installation. I consider it much better than having one that >fills through the bed of the truck. Less chance of getting a gas spill on a >beautifully finished wood floor. > >Michelle >Chelle's 56 Hauler >========================================================== >To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with >the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the subject of the >message. ------------------------------ From: jniolon uss.com Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:28:24 -0500 Subject: radiators I remember a recent thread on radiators but didn't pay it much mind at the time... I think the best accepted idea was using a new heavy duty radiator but was there a general consensus on brand , number of rows... etc... I'll be using a built 460 with air conditioning and would appreciate recommendations ??? thanks (and I'll pay better attention next time) John ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 11:10:02 -0700 Subject: From: "Dee S. Johnson" I have a 1960 F350 with a 292. Where can I get a new front cross-over pipe? I hate that arrangement but want to keep it original. John C. Johnson ‡‡‡‡‡ --"Buckshot Dot", Cowboy Poet web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.BuckshotDot.com May your trails take you to beautiful places And may they lead at last to home! ------------------------------.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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